The
80s were known for a huge explosion of dance oriented music inundating
the media. TV shows like St. Elsewhere & Hill Street Blues were at the top
of the Nielsens & the music was fresh & current. Artists like Stacey
Q were at the top of the radio charts, while Bardeux & Candyman ruled the
club scene. (Click here
for detailed bio...)

Our May 5th guest , Jon St James,
was right in the middle of it all, producing all the music, handling all the
artists, & being an essential part of the soundtrack of the decade. The
90s found him returning to the heart of the music, beyond just great grooves
to great songs, where hes still picking & choosing projects &
artists he enjoys, adding his touch to shows like Dawson's creek & hit movies,
while his gold & platinum awards reflect rainbows on the walls of his office.

Jon is one of the best examples
of doing it yourself, starting with a great band, building a home studio, building
a following, aligning with a label, keeping the momentum when that label goes
belly-up, working the alternatives, creating a series of successful imprints,
developing other artists, & making a living in spite of the politics &
volatility of this industry. Hell be sharing some of those stories, how
he did it, how the industry has changed, tips for making it happen for yourself,
& what he looks for in artists he works with.

Hes done it all, & works
with some of the BEST songwriters in the world.
But he hasnt heard YOU yet!
Bring your notepads demos & dreams!